Biomedical Engineering (in partnership with KMITL) BEng/MEng
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to apply engineering principles to solve problems in the medical field, design and develop medical devices and systems, and work effectively in teams on interdisciplinary projects. Graduates are employed in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing companies, the NHS, and healthcare-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Biomedical Engineering (in partnership with KMITL)
is a program that seeks to address healthcare demands through the development of innovative technologies. This 5-year program offers a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree.
Objectives:
The program aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to:
- Design and develop medical devices and systems.
- Analyze and interpret biological and medical data.
- Work effectively in teams on interdisciplinary projects.
Outline:
Years 1 and 2:
- Students complete the first two years of the KMITL program: BEng Biomedical Engineering (International Programme).
- Ensure to take the courses Thermodynamics, Biomaterials, and Fluid Mechanics.
Year 3:
- Focus on advanced engineering and biomedical subjects including:
- Biological fluid mechanics
- Biomechanics
- Modelling
- Instrumentation and control
- Statistics
- Medical imaging
- Human biological sciences
Year 4:
- BEng students complete a project.
- MEng students undertake a multidisciplinary design project.
- All students continue to take courses in:
- Engineering
- Biomedical and life sciences
- Medicine
Year 5:
- MEng students work on a detailed research-based project in:
- Industry
- Hospital
- University
- Choose courses in subjects like:
- Energy in biological systems
- Advanced imaging and therapy
- Scaffolds and tissues
- Computational modelling
- Dynamics
- Materials
Course Schedule:
- Students follow the same courses in years 1, 2, and 3 for both BEng and MEng programs.
- Year 4 courses include:
- BIOSENSORS AND DIAGNOSTICS
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
- REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
- Learning outcomes
- Assessment methods
- Teaching and learning methods
Careers:
- Graduates are employed in:
- Manufacturing companies
- NHS
- A wide range of industries
- Excellent preparation for graduate entry into medicine
Other:
- Program alteration or discontinuation is possible, although the University strives to run all programs as advertised.
- Students require a GPA of 3.0 in their first two years at KMITL to transfer to the University of Glasgow.
- A maximum of 10 places are guaranteed at the University of Glasgow for KMITL students in this program.
- Scholarships are available for students who qualify.
Conclusion:
The Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Glasgow in partnership with KMITL offers a comprehensive and rigorous education in the field. This program combines strong academic foundation with practical application, preparing graduates for successful careers in various healthcare-related fields.
